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Kindle Fire HD Tablet

7" HD Display, Dolby Audio, Dual-Band Dual-Antenna Wi-Fi, 16GB or 32GB
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Stunning 7" HD display for apps, games and films in rich colour. Thin, light and portable with over 11 hours of battery life for all your browsing, watching, reading and playing.
  • 7" HD display with anti-glare technology for rich colour and deep contrast from any viewing angle; customised Dolby audio with dual-driver stereo speakers for immersive, virtual surround sound
  • Ultra-fast web browsing and video streaming thanks to dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi
  • Easy-to-use e-mail app that syncs your Gmail, Hotmail, and other accounts; full integration with Facebook for updating friends and staying in touch
  • Front-facing HD camera for Skype video chats and taking HD pictures
  • Over 22 million films, TV shows, songs, magazines, books, audiobooks, apps and games, including top favourite apps such as Skyscanner, Jamie's 20-minute meals and Auto Trader
  • LOVEFiLM Instant video streaming for unlimited access to thousands of films and TV series. New to LOVEFILM? You’ll get a one-month free trial
  • Great deals on apps, including a paid app for free every day, plus thousands of other free apps and games
  • Amazon's vast selection of e-books offers bestsellers, exclusive content, thousands of free classics and great savings with Kindle Daily Deal, plus Prime members read for free with Kindle Owners’ Lending Library

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Breakthrough Hardware Technology
When it comes to HD displays, great resolution is just the start. Kindle Fire HD also delivers rich colour and deep contrast from every angle, with an advanced polarising filter and anti-glare technology.

High Definition Touchscreen Display

Rich, HD video. Beautiful, vivid photos. Crisp, detailed text. Kindle Fire HD features a new 1280x800 high definition LCD display that brings your content to life.

Reduced Screen Glare

Most tablet displays are made up of two pieces of glass - an LCD on the bottom and a touch sensor on the top, separated by an air gap. This air gap allows light to come through the touch sensor and reflect off the LCD, causing added glare for the user. Kindle Fire HD solves this air gap problem by laminating the touch sensor and the LCD together into a single layer of glass, creating a display that's easy to view, even in overhead light.

Richer Colours at Wider Angles

Like many tablets, Kindle Fire HD uses In-Plane Switching (IPS) to improve colour reproduction. But displays that only use IPS still appear washed out at various angles, such as laid sideways in bed, flat on a table, or propped up in a case. Kindle Fire HD addresses this issue by applying an advanced polarising filter directly to the LCD panel. This results in a display that shows the same deep contrast and rich, detailed colour when viewed at any angle.
Low quality sound can ruin your HD entertainment experience. That's why Kindle Fire HD features Dolby audio, dual-driver stereo speakers, and auto-optimisation software for clear, crisp, balanced audio.

Exclusive Dolby Audio

Kindle Fire HD uses the power of Dolby Digital Plus to create a world class audio experience, with or without headphones. Dolby Digital Plus includes technology used to adjust volume, create virtual surround sound, and deliver easier to understand dialogue in movies and TV shows. Kindle Fire HD is designed to automatically optimise the audio profile based on what you are doing, such as watching a movie, listening to music, or talking on Skype. It even optimises the audio differently when you have headphones plugged in, so you can just sit back and enjoy, worry-free.

Dual-Driver Stereo Speakers

Big sound. Compact design. Kindle Fire HD features dual-driver stereo speakers on both sides of the display for a wide field of sound similar to that of a home stereo. And with this much power, we can push our speakers hard. The result: deeper bass in your music, loud, rumbling movie soundtracks and room-filling stereo sound without distortion, even at higher volumes.
When it comes to HD content, bandwidth is everything. Without it, you get video buffering, slow downloads and dropped connections. Kindle Fire HD solves that by using state-of-the-art dual-antenna, dual-band Wi-Fi for over 40% faster speeds than the original Kindle Fire.

Two Antennas, Better Bandwidth

Kindle Fire HD is the first tablet to feature dual Wi-Fi antenna and Multiple In/Multiple Out (MIMO) technology for powerful, HD-ready Wi-Fi. This allows reception or transmission over both antenna simultaneously to increase capacity and reliability. So you'll enjoy fewer dropped connections and more than 35% faster media streaming.

Dual Band Support

Many Wi-Fi devices, from other tablets to baby monitors, only operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The more of these devices that you and your neighbours have operating in the band, the slower your connection is. Kindle Fire HD is capable of automatically switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies, which will allow you to use this less congested 5 GHz band for better range and less interference.
HD content requires more storage, strong processing power and plenty of battery life. Kindle Fire HD was designed specifically for HD movies and games, giving you lightning fast performance without compromising battery life or storage.

Powerful HD Processor

A rich HD display requires a powerful processor and optimised software to drive it. Kindle Fire HD uses a fast dual-core processor with an Imagination PowerVR graphics core that can process 6.2 billion floating-point operations per second, so even graphically intensive games run smoothly and render stunning imagery. We also tuned the graphics pipeline and touch handling software to eliminate delays between when you touch the screen and when the application responds.

Over 11 hours of Battery Life

Kindle Fire HD is optimised to deliver high performance with low battery consumption, delivering over 11 hours of watching videos, browsing the web, playing music, or reading.

Plenty of Storage for HD Content

For an HD device, 8GB of storage is not enough. High definition content is substantially larger - for example, on average, an SD movie is 500MB, and an HD movie is 2GB. Because of this, Kindle Fire HD offers plenty of on-device storage, as well as free, unlimited cloud storage for your Amazon content.

All the features you expect and more

No Set-up Required

Kindle Fire arrives pre-registered to your Amazon.co.uk account so you can get started right away, including having immediate access to any previously purchased content you may have.

Ultra-Fast Web

Kindle Fire HD offers a new version of Amazon Silk, our cloud-accelerated browser, for ultra-fast page load times. Learn More about Amazon Silk

All Your Personal Email

The new email app on Kindle Fire HD makes sending mails, viewing attachments, and syncing contacts simple. With full support for the world's most popular email providers - including AOL, Microsoft Exchange, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!, and more - it's our easiest-to-use email ever.

Intuitive Interface

Spin through recent content straight from your home screen. Pin favourites and access at a touch. Whether you're in the mood to watch, read, listen, or play, Kindle Fire HD gets you started quickly and easily.

1-Click Shopping and One-Day Delivery

No switching between apps, no juggling passwords and profiles - Kindle Fire HD is seamlessly integrated with Amazon's content stores so you can shop new books, movies, games, and apps with a single tap. Shopping for more? If you haven't yet subscribed, enjoy unlimited One-Day Delivery on millions of eligible items with a free month of Amazon Prime. For customers living in the UK only.

Discover More of What You Love

Kindle Fire HD makes it easy to find content you'll love by using Amazon's powerful recommendation engine to compare your purchases and favourites with other customers' purchase history and suggest content to you, right from your homescreen.

Integrated Bluetooth Connectivity

Kindle Fire HD features built-in Bluetooth support, so you can connect to a variety of different wireless accessories such as stereo headphones, speakers, keyboards, and more.

Share Your Screen with HDMI Out

Share your favourite videos and photos on your TV or other display in rich high definition via the built-in HDMI out port.

Choose Your Language

You can set your language to French, English, German, Spanish, Italian - including home and menu displays and dictionary support.

Kindle Owners' Lending Library

Kindle Owners' Lending Library

Kindle Owners' Lending Library - with an Amazon Prime membership, Kindle device owners can choose from more than 300,000 books to borrow - as frequently as one book per month, with no due dates - including current and former top sellers in the Amazon.co.uk Kindle Store and all 7 Harry Potter books.

One-Day Delivery

Get fast shipping on millions of items. Take the stress out of shopping with One-Day Delivery from Amazon Prime. Choose from videos, electronics, games and much more. For customers living in the UK only.

Free Month of Prime

If you haven't tried Amazon Prime in the past we'll give you a free month's trial. Experience what millions of Prime members enjoy: reading a Kindle book a month for free, and enjoying unlimited One-Day Delivery on millions of eligible items. We think it's one of the best bargains in the history of shopping, and we hope you do too.

Must Have Apps

Get the most out of your Kindle Fire HD with must-have apps such as Spotify, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. See some available Apps.

Newspapers and Magazines

Thousands of apps at your fingertips to help you stay informed about the world around you. Whether it's leisure reading on the couch or catching your daily news on the go, the Kindle Fire HD has the information that's right for you. See some available Apps.

The Most Popular Games

Kindle Fire HD is perfect for gamers. Enjoy best-selling titles such as Angry Birds Star Wars, Temple Run 2 and Cut The Rope. Take your fun to the next level with GameCircle by earning achievements, comparing scores with friends, and topping Leaderboards. See some available Games.

Productivity, Business and Utilities

Kindle Fire is more than fun and games. Keep yourself organised with Evernote, get down to business withOffice Max Pro or just make your life a little easier with Jamie's 20 Minute Meals. See some available Apps.

Entertainment

Find the best apps to keep up with your interests, relax at the end of the day or enjoy your favourite films and music. See some available Apps.

Kids Apps and Education

Need something fun and educational for the kids? Check out the great selection of kids' apps. Kindle Fire HD has games for kids of all ages, and apps to help your child read, have fun with maths, or get creative. See some available Games and Apps.

Massive Book Selection

Shop the Kindle Store for over 2 million of the most popular books, or explore millions of free, public domain books such as Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities and Oliver Twist.

Vibrant HD Magazines

Enjoy over 500 magazines in brilliant HD, with beautifully detailed illustrations and glossy full-colour layouts. Magazines include favourites such as Vogue, Woman & Home, Ideal Home, BBC History and Good Food. Find our selection of available magazines and newspapers in the new Amazon Appstore on your Kindle Fire.

Low Book Prices

We check hundreds of prices every day to make sure our prices are the lowest of any ebook store in the UK. Compare our book prices--you'll like what you find.

Exclusive Kindle Titles

Over 300,000 Kindle exclusive titles from best-selling authors including Michael Ridpath and Phil Rickman.

Whispersync for Books

Kindle Fire HD uses Amazon Whispersync technology to automatically sync your library, last page read, bookmarks, notes, and highlights across all your devices. With Kindle reading apps available for phones, tablets, PCs, and Macs, you can keep the story going wherever you are.

X-Ray for Books

Tap on any page as you read to access X-Ray, an easy way to uncover more from the books you love. Instantly find chapters and locations that mention ideas, characters, and important places, as well as background info, biographies, and more from Shelfari and Wikipedia.

Stream popular movies and TV series with LOVEFiLM Instant

Already a LOVEFiLM subscriber? Enjoy instant streaming of thousands of popular films and TV series, including Gnomeo & Juliet, Unknown, Desperate Housewives and 24. Not experienced LOVEFiLM yet? We'll give you a one-month free trial to experience the service for yourself. For customers living in the UK only.

Whispersync for Movies

Start streaming a movie on Kindle Fire HD, pause, then resume watching straight from the same scene using LOVEFiLM on your TV or PC. LOVEFiLM's Pause and Resume feature remembers your last scene watched across all your devices, so you can avoid the frustration of having to find your spot.

X-Ray for Movies

Explore favourite characters and actors at a touch. Kindle Fire HD uses the power of IMDb to bring Amazon's exclusive X-Ray service to selected LOVEFiLM movies. Simply tap on any scene to instantly see which actors are currently on screen, jump straight to other movies in which they star, and more.

Huge Music Selection

With over 20 million songs from thousands of artists, Amazon MP3 is home to one of the largest music libraries on earth. Music you buy on the Kindle is saved to Cloud Player for free, and you can download it anytime. Browse and search your library, create and manage playlists, stream your music from Cloud Player, or download to listen offline. For customers living in the UK only.

Your CD and Vinyl Purchases, Available On Kindle Fire

AutoRip gives you free MP3 versions of eligible CDs and vinyl you purchase from Amazon. With AutoRip, MP3 versions are added to your Cloud Player library automatically, where they are available for download or playback - free of charge. You’ll find the CDs and vinyl you purchased years ago, as well as your new purchases, available in your Music library on your Kindle Fire. No more waiting for the CD to arrive - buy it and listen on your Kindle Fire.

Your Music. Everywhere.

Amazon Cloud Player lets you import your music, then download or play those MP3s immediately on your Kindle Fire HD. Just tap Music on the Home screen to get started. Browse and search your library, create and manage playlists, play your music from Cloud Player, or download to play offline. All your Amazon purchases and the first 250 imported songs are stored free of charge.

Audiobooks by Audible

Audible is an Amazon company and offers more than 80,000 titles written by bestselling authors and performed by world-class narrators - including thrillers such as Dan Brown’s latest page-turner, Inferno; biographies such as Miranda Hart’s personally narrated memoir, Is It Just Me?; or classics such as The Great Gatsby, narrated by Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.

Listen to your audiobooks anywhere

It's simple to download, store and manage your collection from your Kindle Fire HD. With wireless delivery of your Audible.co.uk library and Whispersync wireless synchronisation of audio content across your devices, you can enjoy your audiobooks anywhere. Simply download any audiobook to your library using 1-Click™ or become an Audible member and download one book per month for only £7.99/month. If you are new to Audible we’ll give you a one-month free trial.

Enjoy your content on many devices

At Amazon, we make it easy for you to access your content on other devices and platforms. Apps and games that you buy for your Kindle Fire HD can be used on other Android devices. Kindle books can also be enjoyed on Amazon apps for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. Movies from LOVEFiLM can also be watched on your internet enabled TV, PS3, Xbox 360, laptop and iPad.

Parental Controls

Protect your kids with easy-to-use Parental Controls. Simply add a password in the settings menu to restrict access to web browsing, content purchasing, or your Kindle Fire content libraries.

Built Tough

Kindle Fire HD is designed to stand up to accidental bumps and scrapes. Our state-of-the art display is 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic, so you can let your child play, without worry.

Beloved Kids' Movies and Shows

Amazon for Kids also includes a selection of thousands TV shows your children want to watch, with episodes from Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine and many more.

Ebooks for Fun and Education

Explore ebooks featuring beloved characters. Flip through picture books including Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Mr. Men and Little Miss series. Discover hundreds of ebooks including Maisy, Duck and Goose, Elmo, Big Nate, titles from Sandra Boynton (Moo, Baa, La La La!), and more.

The Best Games for Kids

Featuring a great selection of children's games like Drawing Pad, A Day at the Circus and The Cat In the Hat - Dr. Seuss, and popular early development games like Kids Learn to Read.

Easy to Read

There are multiple ways to enjoy your favourite web content. With a single touch, the user interface disappears to allow for full screen reading. Or you can turn on Reading View to enjoy a clean, easy-to-read version of the site that removes all unnecessary images and other website clutter.

Trends and Recommendations

Looking for the latest news or the next big site? Trending Now alerts you to pages that have recently seen an unusually high level of traffic, which is generally a good indicator that the page or topic may be particularly noteworthy right now.

Features

Free Skype-to-Skype HD Video Calls

Get face-to-face with friends, family and over 500 million Skype users around the world. Kindle Fire HD features a front-facing video camera for free high-definition video calls at home or abroad. Find the free Skype app in the Amazon Appstore.

Full Facebook Integration

In addition to the free Facebook application found in the Appstore, Kindle Fire HD is fully integrated with Facebook, making it easy to connect, share, and play with friends and family. Sync favourite photos at a touch or share quotes and passages straight from your book.

Enjoy and Share

Relive your most memorable moments in stunning HD. Our new, beautifully designed photo app makes it easy to swipe through albums, or step in to full-screen viewing. And sharing your photos couldn't be easier - enjoy slide shows on your TV via HDMI, or tap on individual images to email them to anyone you like.

Import and Edit

Kindle Fire HD makes it easy to keep favourite photos close at hand. Download any album from Facebook or upload saved photos from your PC or Mac. Editing is just as simple, with many popular and fun photo editing apps available in the App store, such as PicShop Lite and Picasso Draw! Paint! Doodle!.

Connect to Your Corporate Email

Read email and attachments, manage calendars, and sync contacts on the go. Kindle Fire HD features full support for Microsoft Exchange-based accounts making it easy to stay connected when you step away from the office.

Carry and Read Your Documents

Your weekend travel plans, the latest office report - keep your essential information close at hand and backed up on the cloud with Kindle Fire documents. Send spreadsheets, PDFs, Word docs and more direct to your device or upload them from your PC or Mac.

Featured Accessories

Perfect Design, Perfect Fit

Engineered to perfectly fit your device, the fusion of premium textured leather exterior with a subtle woven nylon interior provides our lightest and thinnest form of protection. The integrated magnetic clasp ensures your cover will remain securely closed while in a backpack, purse, or briefcase.

Auto Wake and Sleep

The case automatically wakes your Kindle Fire HD upon opening and puts your device to sleep when closed making it easy to dive right back into your content.

Technical Details

Display7" 10 point capacitive touch high definition colour display; 1280x800 resolution, video playback at 720p, with IPS (in-plane switching) technology, advanced polarising filter, Gorilla Glass, and anti-glare technology.
Size193 mm x 137 mm x 10.3 mm
Weight395 grams
System RequirementsNone. Kindle Fire HD is ready to use right out of the box - no setup, no software to install, no computer required to download content
Storage16GB internal memory (approximately 12.6GB available for user content) or 32GB internal memory (approximately 26.9GB available for user content)
Battery LifeOver 11 hours of reading, surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music. Battery life will vary based on device settings, usage, and other factors such as web browsing and downloading content. Actual results may vary
Charge TimeFully charges in under 4 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory (sold separately), or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in approximately 13.5 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable
Wi-Fi ConnectivityDual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks
PortsUSB 2.0 (micro-B connector) port for connection to a PC or Macintosh computer or to connect to the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory. Micro-HDMI (micro-D connector) port for high definition video output to televisions or A/V receivers
Audio3.5 mm stereo jack and integrated stereo speakers with exclusive Dolby audio engine
Content Formats SupportedKindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, PCM/WAVE, OGG, WAV, MP4, AAC LC/LTP, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, HTML5, CSS3, MP4, 3GP, VP8(.webm), Audible Enhanced format (AAX)
SensorsAmbient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope
Location ServicesLocation-based services via Wi-Fi
Additional FeaturesExternal volume controls, front-facing HD camera, built-in microphone, built-in Bluetooth with support for A2DP compatible stereo headphones and speakers
Warranty and ServiceKindle is sold with a worldwide limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights, and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (for further information on your consumer rights, click here). Optional 3-year Extended Warranty available for UK customers sold separately. Use of Kindle is subject to the terms found here.
Included in the BoxKindle Fire HD tablet, USB charging cable, and Quick Start Guide

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from £229 from £159 now from £99
Screen Size
8.9" 7" 7"
Display Technology
HD LCD HD LCD LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1200, up to 1080p HD 1280 x 800, up to 720p HD 1024 x 600
Audio
Dolby Audio, dual stereo speakers Dolby Audio, dual-driver stereo speakers Stereo speakers
Connectivity
Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Storage
16 GB or 32 GB on device plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content 16 GB or 32 GB on device plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content 8 GB on device plus free Cloud storage for all Amazon content
Dimensions
23.9 cm x 16.3 cm x 0.9 cm 19.3 cm x 13.7 cm x 1.03 cm 18.9 cm x 12 cm x 1.15 cm
Weight
567 g 395 g 400 g
Processor
Dual-core, 1.5GHz OMAP4470 Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP 4460 Dual-core, 1.2GHz OMAP 4430
Batery Life
Over 10 hours' continuous use Over 11 hours' continuous use Almost 9 hours' continuous use
Web
Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk Cloud-accelerated browsing using Amazon Silk
Interface
10-point multi-touch 10-point multi-touch 2-point multi-touch
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6,993 of 7,103 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle Fire HD - what is it for? 8 Nov 2012
By Stormcat
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I hesitate to dip my toe in the turbulent waters of Kindle Fire HD customer reviews, but having owned the 32GB version for two weeks now my thoughts might be useful to some. I already own a Kindle 3G and a WiFi/3G Ipad, against which the Fire HD seems to be regularly compared against. The Kindle is primarily used to take books on holiday, and the Ipad is used at home (via WiFi) and on holiday (3G/WiFi in the UK, WiFi abroad) for e-mails and internet access. I bought the Fire HD primarily (I thought)as a colour Kindle 'plus' - the 'plus' being a second access point to e-mails and internet if my partner was using the Ipad. Out of the box, it is a lovely looking piece of kit. It is heavier than a Kindle, but not distressingly so. You can hold it in one hand to read comfortably. WiFi access was automatically set-up - all I had to do was enter a pass-key (on the side of my Sky router). I have Sky e-mail, and I had to enter manually a couple of pieces of info in setting this up, but I got these from the account info on the Ipad. The Wi-Fi signal is picked up strongly throughout the house by the Fire HD, better than the Ipad in some rooms.

As an e-reader, it is very pleasing. The screen display is excellent - clear, detailed and the touchscreen works really well. Indeed, I am finding myself using it at home to read books which I have never done with my 'old' Kindle 3G. I also downloaded photos from my partner's Facebook to try this facility out - very easy to do and the photos look fantastic. What has really surprised me, however, is that I am now tending to use the Fire HD for my primary internet and e-mail access. Both functions are easy to use and very intuitive, and it is just easier to carry the Fire HD around than the Ipad. Read more ›
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5,224 of 5,340 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT!!!! SUPERB!!!! 17 Nov 2012
By Dant
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I toyed with the idea of buying a new Kindle Fire HD for over a month and, of course, read all the reviews here and on other websites. Many of these reviews put me off and I nearly ordered a Google Nexus 7. I am so happy now that I didn't. Somehow at one point I got a feeling that many of these negative reviews had been written by Apple groupies or by people who got so used to their iPads that all they want is just another iPad. And I decided to order a Kindle Fire HD. It arrived promptly, three days ago, already registered. I really can't understand why some people write that it shows American time or prices in dollars. During a setup process (which was fast, easy and very intuitive) I was asked about my timezone and, of course, the device was registered in the UK. The device itself is very nicely built and it is a pleasure to hold it, actually it has a much more pleasant feel than an iPad. An Amazon Kindle Fire HD cover, which came with it, fits nicely, it's comfortable to hold and has a pleasant feel. The screen is just FANTASTIC! Speakers are better than on any other tablet or even on a big desktop computer (I have an iMac). I never liked an iPad because of its size. It is just not convenient to carry it with you all the time, and to read it on public transport is about the same as to read a big art book. A 7 inch tablet is just perfect, you can carry it in your pocket. It was really easy to connect to WiFi and to sign on to my email accounts. I have two email accounts and both work really well on Kindle Fire HD. One of them is a Yahoo account, so first I used it through the Silk browser until I discovered a Yahoo Mail application at Amazon app store. But either with the browser or with this app it was fast and smooth for sending and receiving emails. Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars For Me - Better than my iPad! 25 Oct 2012
By Crafty Marie TOP 100 REVIEWER
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I've had an iPad 2 tablet for a while and, though I love it, it isn't the ideal tablet for me and this is mainly due to the fact that it is so large, bulky and heavy.

A 10 inch tablet is wonderful for watching movies and iPlayer stuff but I can't fit it in my bag and it is cumbersome and heavy to hold in bed at night when I like to read books with the Kindle app dimmed down.

So, as soon as I saw that Amazon were bringing out a 7 inch screen device, I jumped at the chance to get one. I had minor quibbles when I saw the iPad Mini was coming out but when I saw the price which is almost what I paid for my 10 inch iPad 2 - seriously Apple? You're having a laugh! It's way too pricy for what it is combined with the fact that the specs are not nearly as good as the Kindle Fire HD.

PROS OF KINDLE FIRE HD:

1) It is small, portable and light enough to take out with me no matter where I go. Fits into my bag very nicely while still being a useful size for Internet, email, games, books and more.

2) Quick and easy access to all your Amazon content: all my music, Kindle books, games and apps, movies from LoveFilm and Amazon shopping all in one handy place. OK you can do this with most other tablets but not so seamlessly integrated.

MP3s you buy from Amazon are automatically stored in the cloud for you for free - and you can even upload some of your own MP3 music to the cloud for free. If you want to simply add MP3s onto the device itself, you can do that by connecting your Kindle Fire to your PC with the lead it came with and then adding them manually into the correct folder - someone else said this is called the music folder. I haven't yet tried it because I haven't needed to. Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars could be better
Easy to use & great size etc
But............. it loses charge quickly and takes ages to recharge with the cable provided. Read more
Published 12 hours ago by Jendup
1.0 out of 5 stars Completely useless
Looked forward to this arriving. Charged it and then.....screen COMPLETELY malfunctioning. Mostly frozen or simply comes up with goobledegook every time I try to type in password... Read more
Published 13 hours ago by FMcR
1.0 out of 5 stars no good as a tablet, too restrictive
I bought the kindle fire hoping to use it as a tablet more than an e-reader. It is an advertising machine and little else, constantly plaguing you with recommendations.. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Too big and bulky
I ordered this kindle and returned it after 3 days. It was too heavy for an e-reader and couldn't do much more than what a mobile phone could do. I ordered a paperwhite instead. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Ms. Nadika H. Gunatunga
1.0 out of 5 stars Problems since only owning for a few weeks
This was a gift to me and initially I was really pleased to receive this Kindle Fire HD.

I was impressed by the picture quality and very impressed by the sound (one star... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Josef
5.0 out of 5 stars Birthday present for other half
It arrived really quickly and is brilliant for surfing the net and all the usual stuff.

We took it on holiday loaded up with books and games - brilliant! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Was a little unsure as technology is not my strong point, but was amazed at how easy the Kindle Fire is to use. I can get all my emails, games, books and more. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Stephanie Bowen
5.0 out of 5 stars i love it
My old kindle was broken and because it was under warranty amazon sent me another one free of charge. It arrived very quickly and I'm happy with the result
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